2015-07-07 Brigus and Cupid, NFLD

2015-07-07 Brigus and Cupid, NFLD

Brigus and Cupid are so close that if you lived in one and moved next door you would be in the other village.  Both towns have a long history.  Cupid is a bit larger and more of a fishing village than Brigus. It also has a few more things going for it. One is the Cupid Legacy Center, which is another word for museum but a more interpretive type than just relics. We were met at the entrance by a charming  young lady, Jessica Richards, who is 16 and still in high school.  She escorted us around, gave us some history of each presentation and exhibit and answered our questions.  She was knowledgeable of the history of the area and enjoyed telling us about it.

Jessica Richards

The First Governor, John Guy, was an energetic individual who sent word to England that he wanted settlers but he refused “slackers or idlers” because he wanted to build a community that eagerly took on tasks and took pride in their professionalism and who enjoyed proving their mien.

We had lunch at Cupid’s Haven Bed & Breakfast Tea Room.  The location is an old church that has been refurbished and made into a beautiful “Haven”.  The food was excellent as was the service.  As we were leaving we met the overseer, Sandy Currier, a relative of the owners.  She was a delightful lady and we enjoyed a nice conversation with her.

      Sandy

Unfortunately, Ye Olde Stone Barn Museum

 in Brigus was closed the day we were there.  We learned that it was constructed in 1820 and served as a doctor’s house, a customs house, and converted to a barn in 1890.  Aso, there is a tunnel     

 through solid rock made by hand (except for a little black powder) in 1860, for a captain to have access to his ship.  Otherwise there isn’t anything significant in Brigus but it is a picturesque village on the coast that would lure you there to live. 

The RV Park we stayed in was in Brigus.  

     

Crowhill RV Park is a very nice park with spacious sites and plenty of clean fresh water. Note: some areas of NFLD supposedly have bad water and must be boiled before using.  Management was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area.  Many of the sites were permanent RV weekenders, most from St. John’s, with porches and shelters built in the side of the mountain. 

Various photos around the two towns

                                       A small safe area for children to play at the beach.

                                             Icebergs are a big deal when they arrive.

                                             Crab Traps

                                              Fishing nets

Various items in the Cupid Legacy Centre

                                    Two tourist in front of a very large Newfoundland flag.

                                         The dining room of the Cupid Bed & Breakfast

                                                              Beautiful Memorial